Des Moines Pride Center

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Founded in 2009 by Adam Stewart, the day was created to provide a dedicated international platform to appreciate drag artists. While drag has roots stretching back over a century—evolving through underground subcultures and historic events like the Stonewall riots—this day celebrates the art form's transition to a globally recognized phenomenon. ✨

Now in Iowa, we know there have been different opinions on drag, but today, we are here to honor and recognize the art, cultural impact, and history of drag performers in our community and everywhere in between 🏳️‍🌈

👉You can find some of the amazing drag shows in Des Moines here: https://calendar.capitalcitypride.org/
AND you can check out some of drag history through our historical archives, open every Sunday from 2-5pm!

🫢WOW!!! We are beyond thrilled with the turnout, the joy, and the community that showed up for our first monthly Q***r Writing Workshop 💕

Join us Sunday, July 26th for our next workshop! We are here to provide a safe and encouraging space for q***r creatives to share and discuss their work. All genres and experience levels welcome!

Folks may submit workshop materials to
👉[email protected] by July 25th for a print out available during the workshop

Monthly workshop will be structured as such:
2:00-2:30: Casual free write from provided prompts (or from brain!)
2:30-3:00: Read and review writing submitted by other members. Opportunity to jot down what is working well in the pieces and any questions you have. Please avoid any prescriptive feedback unless explicitly asked!
3:00-4:00: Hour will be divided into equal time slots for writing to be discussed.

We ask the writer being workshopped to remain silent during their time to allow for others to share their comments and interpretation of the work.

All feedback is subjective, and you the writer ultimately know what is best for your writing. This space is an opportunity to get different perspectives and to create community with fellow q***r writers.

Take what resonates, leave what doesn't!
***rWritersWorkshop

✨ Community Resource Share ✨

The Des Moines Pride Center is sharing this inclusive Silent Disco opportunity hosted by ArtForce Iowa in partnership with Des Moines Performing Arts 🎧🌈

🗓 Friday, July 3
⏰ 7-9 PM
📍 Cowles Commons (221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309)

A fun, inclusive evening of music, movement, and community—open to all 💫

This is a shared community event; the Des Moines Pride Center is not a host or sponsor.